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Illinois Pension Bill May Boost Chicago Taxes $500 Million, Daley Says
Chicago may face the biggest property tax increase in its history, according to Mayor Richard M. Daley , under a bill passed by Illinois lawmakers requiring greater contributions to police and firefighter pension systems.
Mayor puts brakes on Sweet Home Chicago
Even as a lame duck, Mayor Richard M. Daley has shaped the fate of the Sweet Home Chicago ordinance and its plan to spend hundreds of millions on affordable housing in the coming years.
Poll shows Emanuel with huge lead in race for Chicago mayor
(WBEZ/Tony Arnold) Rahm Emanuel talks with a worker at the Greater Chicago Food Depository A new poll of some mayoral candidates shows former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel with a huge lead over his competitors. The automated poll was conducted by the Chicago Retail Merchants Association Monday evening after all the candidates’ signatures had been turned in.
97th Annual Daley Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony Today
It will begin to look a lot like Christmas as the city’s official tree lighting takes place Wednesday evening. This evening, Mayor Daley, actress Joan Cusack and many others will gather in Daley Plaza for the 97th annual Daley Plaza tree lighting ceremony.
Tom Dart Helped Lobbyist Brother By Dropping Out Of Mayor’s Race
When Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart dropped out of the race to succeed Mayor Daley, he made clear he was motivated by family reasons. He has five young children, and the mayor’s race, he decided, would keep him away from them more than he was willing to accept.
Carol Moseley Braun Launches Mayoral Campaign Saturday
CHICAGO — Carol Moseley Braun was the first black woman in history to win a seat in the U.S. Senate, and quickly won notice by standing up to a powerful senator in a fight over the Confederate flag. But when she launches a campaign Saturday for Chicago mayor, she’ll have to reintroduce herself to many voters, some who weren’t even born the last time she won an election. The 63-year-old Braun may try to recapture the breath-of-fresh-air enthusiasm that carried her to the Senate in 1992. She says her experience in all levels of politics make her uniquely qualified.
What does Terry Mazany’s appointment mean for CPS?
The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education is expected to consider a temporary schools chief at its meeting today Wednesday. Mayor Richard Daley yesterday nominated Terry Mazany as interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools, the country’s third largest schools system.
Madigan says Cubs deal off, but Cubs say it’s still on
The owners of the Chicago Cubs are trying to gain public support for their plan to get government-issued bonds to renovate Wrigley Field. Cubs’ Chairman Tom Ricketts addressed the media Tuesday morning in a room full of business and labor leaders. Ricketts thanked a number of them that showed up at the media conference, including Teamsters Local, Chicago and Cook County Building Trade, Chicago Bricklayers Local 21, Plumber Local 130.
Terry Mazany Named Interim CPS Chief
Anticipating the retirement of Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman , Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has announced an interim head of the city’s school district. Terry Mazany is currently the president and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust , a leading philanthropic institution in the city.
